Photo: Owain Delf
The London based, multi-national, Redtenbacher’s Funkestra is the brainchild of bassist, composer and producer Stefan Redtenbacher. This original and mostly instrumental wall-to-wall jazz funk collective of world class players has about 20 releases to their name - notably ‘The Hang’ which reached number one in the weekly top 50 Funk album chart according to the Roots Music Report.
They have recorded with a 'who's who' of the international jazz funk and fusion scene including legends like Fred Wesley, Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis from James Brown’s band, Stephen ‘Doc’ Kupka, Lee Thornburg and Lenny Pickett from Tower of Power, Prince’s New Power Generation horn section (aka ‘The Hornheads’) and horn players from Incognito, Brand New Heavies and, many many more.
The band has morphed into a UK equivalent of the legendary studio bands of Motown (Funkbrothers), Stax Records (Booker T & The MGs/Mar-Keys) and Muscle Shoals (‘The Swampers’) respectively, and are the studio bands of choice for very many respected artists at the elite end of the music business. Whilst continuing to make their own successful records, they have also evolved into a highly renowned Nashville-type production house in the Surrey Hills.
Expect a night of super-tight, super-funky jazz fusion from some of the best in the business.
“I want you to check out Stefan and his Funk Orchestra. He is giving up the funk and he keeps giving up the funk. Ooh funk me mama, yeah baby. Funk you.”
“Stefan Redtenbacher remains one of the most prominent composers, producers and all-round bass monsters in the UK.”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 (£10 members)
All seating/tables are first come first served.